The FTC took action against three New England-based clothing accessories companies and their owner, Thomas Bates, for falsely claiming that their products were "Made in USA," "Hand Crafted in USA," or "Made in USA with Global Materials," when in fact the products were barely assembled in the United States.
In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "FTC's Approach to Made in the USA Claims," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta takes another look at issues.
On June 26, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an Agreement Containing Consent Order (Proposed Order) against a group of leather and other clothing accessories companies.